For parents diligently helping their children in their overall development, empathy can easily go overlooked. In part, this may be because the concept is not something that is easily explained in words—especially for younger children. To help, we’ve found that the best ways to teach an abstract concept like empathy to your child tend to […]
3 of the Best Parenting Books
Parenting is the adventure of a lifetime—and not just your own. As such, the emotions that come with parenting can be incredibly intense on both ends of the spectrum. Whether it be meltdowns, disagreements, or anything else leading to conflict with another parent or your child, there are strategic and well-researched ways to approach the […]
7 Ideas to Help You Be a Good Parent
Part 2. Every parent will eventually wonder whether they are doing right by their children or whether their parenting style is functional. If you are wondering how to be a good parent, the fact that you are concerned about this is a sign that you already are. However, it’s good for you to know a […]
What Are the Signs of Bad Parenting?
Part 1 Many parents struggle to reconcile their parenting styles with what society deems “acceptable.” There are countless possible strategies you can use to ensure your children grow up as healthy, responsible, and productive members of society. Unfortunately, some people make bad parenting mistakes that result in their children cultivating low self-esteem, poor self-image, and […]
How to Talk to Your Kids – 5 Questions to Ask
Do you find it hard to know how to talk to your kids about their school day? The simple question “How was your day” is typically too open-ended to get constructive answers out of a student. Younger children may have trouble explaining the day’s events. Older children may simply want to spend time with their […]
Understanding Your Child’s Personality and Love Languages
Part 2 In Part 1, we identified the four main personality types, discussed how to determine your child’s type, and considered how this may impact your parenting. In Part 2, we’ll delve deeper into your child’s love languages. Love languages describe how a person gives and receives love. Your child may be speaking any one […]
Why it’s Not Cool to be the Cool Mom or Dad
Many parents want to be their child’s best friend and also experience societal pressure to be the “cool mom” or the “cool dad.” We want to hear our kids friends whisper enviously, “wow, your mom is so cool.” For some parents, the urge to be the “cool parent” is so strong that we ignore or […]